How long for Hozon?

[Dr Nihonto]

Dear Nihonto Family.

 

I am still waiting for a result from the December 2022 NBTHK hozon shinsa. As this is the first submission with which I have been directly involved I am not sure how normal this kind of wait is, but it feels a bit excessive. Could I please canvas a few of our more experienced members? How long is a typical wait for NBTHK shinsa results?

 

Cheers, Costas

[NewB]

Give it 10 mos

 

The process is still complicated, I believe

 

J.

[DKR]

A wakizashi,  in March 23 given to shinsa for Hozon/Tokubetsu-Hozon. 

I get the positiv result (Tokubetsu-Hozon) four weeks ago.

 

Maybe they need more time because there is a deep research necessary ?

[Curran]

The NBTHK is just that slow.

Also, I believe the price for NBTHK shinsa rose recently. And shipping/customs prices+hassle.

Don't forget agent and possible govt entry/exit fees.

 

With fittings, the time and money isn't worth it unless dealing with >$1000-$1250+ items.

Going forwards, I don't think I will bother submitting unless a very high ticket item.

 

 

 

[Nobody]

The result of the December 2022 NBTHK hozon/tokubetsuhozon shinsa was sent on March 31,2023 and the certificate was sent on May 11 according to the following schedule.

Ref. スケジュール | 日本美術刀剣保存協会 (touken.or.jp)

[Mark]

Costas

 

who did you use as an agent?  Could it be a communication breakdown?

[Dr Nihonto]

Thank you all very much for your replies and for the information. It is incredibly helpful. I do have an agent handling this (I'd prefer not to name them publicly). It's definitely not a communication breakdown, but perhaps there is a lag between them and their person on the ground. Hopefully the results come through soon if the certs were sent out 11th May...

 

Thanks again to all who replied.

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11 hours ago, Dr Nihonto said:

Dear Nihonto Family.

 

I am still waiting for a result from the December 2022 NBTHK hozon shinsa. As this is the first submission with which I have been directly involved I am not sure how normal this kind of wait is, but it feels a bit excessive. Could I please canvas a few of our more experienced members? How long is a typical wait for NBTHK shinsa results?

 

Cheers, Costas